Thalia Gets Mammogram in Honor of National Mammogram Day

The third Friday of October is National Mammogram Day as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This day serves as a reminder to all women to get tested for breast cancer. A mammogram can often detect a problem early and before there are any physical signs. Thalia joined many other celebrities and got a mammogram the day before in order to help spread the word.

¡Se proactiva y ve a hacerte la mamografia y/o el ultrasonido! No pierdas tiempo, en estos casos no puedes postergar. Tu salud está en tus manos, literalmente, así que auto examínate también. Hoy es un buen día para cuidarte???????? #DiaNacionalDeLaMamografia Be proactive and go get your mammogram done! Don't waste any time, it is important to take action quickly. Your health is in your hands, literally, so do a self examination too. Today is a good day to take care of yourself. #NationalMammographyDay

A photo posted by Thalia (@thalia) on Oct 16, 2015 at 5:33am PDT

“Today we commemorate National Mammogram Day and yesterday I had mine. It is extremely important that you do it. Take care of yourself and check yourself, worry about your health,” she said on her Instagram account.

What Is a Mammogram?

A mammogram is a breast exam used to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases, including breast cancer in women. This quick medical exam uses a noninvasive X-ray targeted to each breast, producing pictures that your doctor can use to identify and treat any abnormal areas, possibly indicating the presence of cancer.

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